Dukes of Hazzard' Star Criticizes TV Land's Decision To Drop The Show,Dukes of Hazzard" star John Schneider is smoldering that TV Land has pulled the fitting on reruns of the humorous experience show.
The on-screen character, who played Bo Duke on the well known mid '80s series, expressed his displeasure regarding the show being drawn into the controversy over the Confederate banner, with a provocative tweet showing Charleston, S.C., shooting suspect Dylann Roof blazing a U.S. banner while wearing a Gold's Gym shirt.
"I am grossly offended by banner blazing. In any case, … is the Gold's Gym logo to be considered a symbol of racism as well now?" Schneider tweeted Wednesday.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter later, the performing artist said he was "saddened that one furious and misguided individual can cause a standout amongst the most adored television shows in the history of the medium to suddenly be seen in this light.I'm joking of course, yet has it truly result in these present circumstances?" he said. "Go ahead TV Land, wouldn't we be able to all just stare at the TV?"
Television Land affirmed to the Daily News on Wednesday that "Hazzard" reruns had been pulled from the schedule.
While a reason was not given, the decision came in the midst of a period of continuous civil argument about the Confederate banner — which is painted on the roof of the Duke brothers' notorious 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee.
"'The Dukes of Hazzard' was and is not any more seated in racism than 'Breaking Bad' was a show seated truly," Schneider said about the project. "Are individuals who grew up watching the show now suddenly racists?" he included. "Will they need to experience a detox and a 12-step system to kick their Dukes propensity? 'Hello there … My name is John. I'm a Dukesoholic.'"
The 55-year-old performing artist also posted a YouTube feature Wednesday in which he further shared his thoughts on the subject.
"The thing that you have to understand is that individuals have lost their lives," he said.
"This is not around a television show. It's not around a banner ... its about the way that individuals have lost their lives and that is the thing that we should be thinking about."Do I think taking "Dukes" off TV Land is silly?" he proceeded. "Definitely, of course I do ... I believe its a mistake because 'Dukes of Hazzard' was a standout amongst the most darling shows ever ... also, now its being cast in a shocking light that it does not deserve."
"What's more, I'm not discussing the banner," Schneider noted. "I'm discussing 'The Dukes of Hazzard.'"
The on-screen character finished up the clasp by asking viewers to spend time "appealing to God for the families and cherishing each other."
Schneider starred on "Dukes of Hazzard," which kept running from 1979 to 1985, alongside Ben Jones, who depicted CooterJones, a previous congressman, stood out as truly newsworthy last week subsequent to pronouncing his support for the Confederate banner in a Facebook post.
The stir over the banner has driven Warner Bros.' consumer licensing division to cease assembling General Lee toys and models.
Several noteworthy retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, have also discontinued their sales of Confederate mercha
The on-screen character, who played Bo Duke on the well known mid '80s series, expressed his displeasure regarding the show being drawn into the controversy over the Confederate banner, with a provocative tweet showing Charleston, S.C., shooting suspect Dylann Roof blazing a U.S. banner while wearing a Gold's Gym shirt.
"I am grossly offended by banner blazing. In any case, … is the Gold's Gym logo to be considered a symbol of racism as well now?" Schneider tweeted Wednesday.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter later, the performing artist said he was "saddened that one furious and misguided individual can cause a standout amongst the most adored television shows in the history of the medium to suddenly be seen in this light.I'm joking of course, yet has it truly result in these present circumstances?" he said. "Go ahead TV Land, wouldn't we be able to all just stare at the TV?"
Television Land affirmed to the Daily News on Wednesday that "Hazzard" reruns had been pulled from the schedule.
While a reason was not given, the decision came in the midst of a period of continuous civil argument about the Confederate banner — which is painted on the roof of the Duke brothers' notorious 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee.
"'The Dukes of Hazzard' was and is not any more seated in racism than 'Breaking Bad' was a show seated truly," Schneider said about the project. "Are individuals who grew up watching the show now suddenly racists?" he included. "Will they need to experience a detox and a 12-step system to kick their Dukes propensity? 'Hello there … My name is John. I'm a Dukesoholic.'"
The 55-year-old performing artist also posted a YouTube feature Wednesday in which he further shared his thoughts on the subject.
"The thing that you have to understand is that individuals have lost their lives," he said.
"This is not around a television show. It's not around a banner ... its about the way that individuals have lost their lives and that is the thing that we should be thinking about."Do I think taking "Dukes" off TV Land is silly?" he proceeded. "Definitely, of course I do ... I believe its a mistake because 'Dukes of Hazzard' was a standout amongst the most darling shows ever ... also, now its being cast in a shocking light that it does not deserve."
"What's more, I'm not discussing the banner," Schneider noted. "I'm discussing 'The Dukes of Hazzard.'"
The on-screen character finished up the clasp by asking viewers to spend time "appealing to God for the families and cherishing each other."
Schneider starred on "Dukes of Hazzard," which kept running from 1979 to 1985, alongside Ben Jones, who depicted CooterJones, a previous congressman, stood out as truly newsworthy last week subsequent to pronouncing his support for the Confederate banner in a Facebook post.
The stir over the banner has driven Warner Bros.' consumer licensing division to cease assembling General Lee toys and models.
Several noteworthy retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, have also discontinued their sales of Confederate mercha
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